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Ann Copeland Obituary
Ann Louise Copeland, 56, Conshohocken, passed away Dec. 23, 2010, in Reading Hospital.
She was born in Reading on March 4, 1954, to James Copeland Sr. and Louise Terry-Copeland.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
She worked many years in Reading at Penn Optical and then with the handicapped in Conshohocken. In 1986, she left Reading and moved to Norristown, Pa., with her three children. In 1990, she moved to Conshohocken, where she lived until God called her home.
In her spare time, she loved to shop, eat, listen to music, play jokes and talk on the phone. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. She loved to travel to Boston, Mass., to visit her four grandsons.
She loved all of her grandchildren and shared a special bond with her grandson, Xavier, who shared a spirit much like hers. She helped to care for him as a baby and helped him to develop into a promising young boy.
Ann was full of life, laughter and love. Ann had the spirit of a fighter and the heart of an angel. Proud of her partial Cherokee heritage, Ann fought for others and against all odds she helped to make the world a better place.
She was a true mother, grandmother, daughter, niece, sister, aunt and friend. She will continue to be all of these things because "Death ends a life, not a relationship." Her strength, her spirit and her passion for life will carry on through all of us and the many that she touched.
Ann Copeland against all odds was the true definition of a hero. On Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, Ann went home to be with the Lord.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory three sons: Dominic Copeland, and his wife, Shanin Middleton-Copeland; Chatton Copeland; and Willie Cooper III; four beautiful grandchildren: Alexander, Xavier, Gabriel and Elijah Copeland; her father and mother, James Copeland Sr. and Louise Terry Copeland; her two sisters, Ruby Copeland-Batts and Juanita Copeland; one brother, Randolph Copeland; two half brothers, Willie and David Rauch; five special nieces: Sherrell Copeland-Harris, Shenaque Jackson-Anderson, Divika Copeland, Ivy Copeland and Shadena Copeland-Natty; uncles; aunts; nephews; nieces; and other relatives and friends.
She will be joining her three brothers in heaven: James Copeland, Willie Copeland and Eddie Copeland, and her sister, Deborah Copeland-Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Auman Funeral Home, Reading. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. www.theocauman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Copeland
chad copeland
January 7, 2011
Tell me mama is ur life a better change, and tell me mama would u live your life the same r come back and re-arrange, Tell me mama how is FREEDOM
Im thinking of u and all the things that u wanted me 2b and im trying now, thinking of u and all the things that u wanted me 2b
Tell me mama r the colors deeper shades, tell me mama r there great big brass perades does the sun shine nite and day, tell me mama no more SLEEPING, and tell me mama no more weeping
thinking of u and all the things that u wanted me 2b and im trying now, thinking of u and all the things that u wanted me 2b and im trying now
And tell me mama r u missing me the way that im missing u 2day, Tell me mama can u HEAR ME
Im thinking of u and all the things that u wanted me 2b and im trying now, thinking of u and all the things that u wanted me 2b and im trying now
Bob Adams
January 7, 2011
Dear Shanin, Dominic and Family,
Having only known you since your time on Glidden Street, we never had the pleasure of meeting Dominic's mother. However, both Aileen and I are painfully aware of the sense of loss that comes from losing a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you during the grieving process.
It's nice reading all the wonderful things that others have said about Miss Ann, and seeing her in the photos with your boys.
Dawn Lewis
January 7, 2011
We will truly miss you..Our trips to get our coffee and jokes we played on the Kids about going out on the town...Sorrow has been heavy on our hearts with your passing... but the joy of knowing you are among one of the many angels now surrounding me will be my comfort till we meet again.... Save my spot like you always have..With love Mom 2, the other grandma, Dear friend Dawn Lewis
January 7, 2011
I will truly miss my sister, Ann. She was always such a joy and pleasure to be around. We would talk for many hours at a time on the cell phone. I know that she has gone to a better place where the streets are paved of Gold. She is now free of pain. Ann is in God's kingdom with her brothers and sister preparing a place for all of us.
Sis. Ruby Copeland-Batts
Shanin Copeland
January 7, 2011
Since the passing of our beloved Mother, we realize what a link she has been to the family. We would like to extend ourselves as another link to everyone. We would love to hear from you all!
Dominic and Shanin Copeland
8 Glidden St.
Beverly, MA 01915
January 6, 2011
I am So sorry To Hear Of our Loss My Thoughts & Prayers Are With You And Your Family. Miss Ya.....
Ann an her grandchildren Alex, Xavier, Gabriel, and Elijah
Shanin Copeland
January 6, 2011
Ann with her father and two of her sisters
Shanin Copeland
January 6, 2011
Ann with her three sons Chatton Dominic and Willie
Shanin Copeland
January 6, 2011
Ann with her mother and oldest son Dominic
Shanin Copeland
January 6, 2011
Ann with her father, oldest son Dominic and grandchildren
Shanin Copeland
January 6, 2011
Ann with her son Willie
Shanin Copeland
January 6, 2011
Ann with two of her sons Willie and Chatton
January 6, 2011
Ann's last ride
January 6, 2011
Ann and her 4 granchildren
January 6, 2011
BRENDA DEBOOTH-SMITH
December 29, 2010
TO THE COPELAND FAMILY:I AMM SORRY,OF ANN'S PASSING.SHE IS A LOVEING PERSON INSIDE OUT,I WILL MISS HER,AS I DID OVER THE YEARS,AND WILL KEEP HER IN MIND AND IN MY HEART ALWAY. BRENDA DE BOOTH
Emma((Kelly) Wright
December 29, 2010
It was a pleasure to have been one of Ann's classmates.She was always a peace-maker and had the sweetest smile.May God keep his comforting arms around the family,bless and strengthen them as well.
jerry quiller
December 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr & Mrs James A Sheriff
December 28, 2010
To the Copland family, know that you are in our prayers,, we will always remember the days of Ann from the day's in Glenside she most certainly will be missed by many..May God wrap his arm"s around your family threw these time's God Bless!
Terence Graul
December 28, 2010
May the Lord provide you with comfort in this time of loss. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Terry Graul & the ladies at Anderson Insurance
Eleanor Logan
December 28, 2010
Ann,
I will truly miss you, but I will always remember the good times you, Tegal and I had.
To Ms. Louise and famly and Ann's sons, my deepest sympathies.
Love Sister
Shadena Copeland-Natty
December 28, 2010
Rest in Peace Aunt Ann. I will love you always!
The Flowers Family
December 28, 2010
To The Copeland Family,
We are saddened to hear of Ann's passing. She had a wonderful spirit, and will be missed by many.
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